Abstract:

In elderly populations, cognitive impairment and incident dementia may be related to inadequate vitamin B status, predominantly folate
and vitamin B12. Folate deficiency has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease as well as preceding the onset of other dementia(1), while
low folate and vitamin B12 have been associated with depressive symptoms(2). Functional deterioration may also increase with folate
deficiency(3). The aim of this study was to examine associations between B vitamins (serum folate and vitamin B12) and measures of
cognition in a sample of healthy Irish adults.

Epidemiological studies investigating associations between diet and cognitive function suggest a protective role for fish and fish-oil
consumption in cognitive decline(1) and depression(2), particularly among elderly ...

The proportion of citizens older than 65 years of age in Western populations is increasing. It is therefore important to investigate the
fundamental role of diet in the prevention of age-associated chronic disease(1). In ...

The elderly population are an “at-risk” group for under-nutrition which is associated with longer duration in hospitalised care as well as
increased prevalence of morbidity and mortality(1). Identifying food consumption ...

Fruit and vegetables are an important source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, K and b-carotene (1). High fruit and
vegetable consumption may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases, including cancers, ...

Alterations in intestinal microbiota composition and function have been linked to conditions including functional gastrointestinal disorders, obesity and diabetes. The gut microbiome encodes metabolic capability in excess ...